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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,694.21, 13,032.20 and 4,017.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,694.21, 13,032.20 and 4,017.28 is: 6,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,694.21 : 13,032.20 = 4,017.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,694.21/13,032.20 = 4,017.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,694.21x = 13,032.20 × 4,017.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,694.21x = 52,354,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,354,046.44/8,694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,021.72

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